There was uncertainty on Monday ahead of the expiration of the 21-day ultimatum which the Nigeria Medical Association issued to the Federal Government. The ultimatum expires today.
The PUNCH had reported on August 28 that the association issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government over lingering issues affecting its members.
The NMA at the end of its National Executive Council meeting, held in Benin City had said in a statement jointly signed by its President, Prof Innocent Ujah; and Secretary-General, Dr Philips Ekpe, “After due consideration, NEC put the Federal Government on a 21 days’ notice to fully resolve all the issues contained in the various agreements signed with affiliate members of the Nigerian Medical Association (including MDCAN, MEDSABAMS, and NARD).”
There was uncertainty on Monday regarding the next line action for the association with many speculating that the NMA may embark on strike.
But when contacted on the telephone, the Publicity Secretary of the NMA, Federal Capital Territory chapter, Robert Egot, told our correspondent that there were no details about strike action yet.
“For now, there are no details about a strike. There is nothing about a strike for now. If there is, we will share an update,” he simply said.
THE PUNCH
